Ayanna Berkshire

Ayanna Berkshire

48 · Born: Jan 16, 1977

2019
2012
2010

Personal Details

BornJan 16, 1977 San Juan Islands, Washington, USA

Biography

Ayanna Berkshire is a talented American actress, renowned for her exceptional stage and screen performances, as well as her affiliation with the esteemed Artists Repertory Theatre. Her impressive career has been recognized with the prestigious 2020 TCG and Fox Fellowship Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship, which honors outstanding achievements in the field.

Berkshire is perhaps most notably recognized for her captivating portrayal of Cora in the film, Twilight, a role that has contributed significantly to her widespread acclaim. Born on a remote island chain in Washington State, Berkshire's passion for performing began at a remarkably young age. By the time she was just three years old, she was already captivating audiences as a young dancer and actress.

As her talent and dedication continued to flourish, Berkshire secured her first agent at the tender age of 13, marking the beginning of her professional journey. She has since worked consistently in the industry, with her professional career spanning over a decade, commencing at the age of 20. Throughout her remarkable career, Berkshire has consistently demonstrated her exceptional range and versatility as a performer, earning her a reputation as a talented and accomplished actress.

Career

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2024
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The Way We Speak
The Way We Speak as Annette Davis
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New Life
New Life as Molly Presser
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2022
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2020
The Dark Divide
The Dark Divide as Mrs. Gordon
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All Together Now
All Together Now as Officer Garland
{"id":143648,"title":"The Shasta Triangle","year":"2019","character":"Sam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shasta-triangle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_143648.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_143648.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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The Heater
The Heater as Jill Lenard
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2018
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Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace as Dr. Berkshire (uncredited)
{"id":37800,"title":"The Record Keeper","year":"2014","character":"The Counselor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-record-keeper","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_37800.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_37800.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
The Record Keeper
The Record Keeper as The Counselor
{"id":582,"title":"Grimm","year":2011,"character":"Dr. Rose","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/grimm","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3s4afbi4flgg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3s4afbi4flgg.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Grimm
Grimm as Dr. Rose
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2010
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2009
Leverage
Leverage as Sarah Pennington
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2008
Wendy and Lucy
Wendy and Lucy as Pound Employee
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Twilight
Twilight as Cora
{"id":10910,"title":"Punk Love","year":"2006","character":"Officer Lawson's Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/punk-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10910.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10910.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Punk Love
Punk Love as Officer Lawson's Girl
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Say Uncle
Say Uncle as Mother #2
{"id":9648,"title":"The Dust Factory","year":"2004","character":"Hope","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dust-factory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9648.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9648.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
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2003